TES IV: Writing an FAQ on the game (The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion)

I would be very grateful if you could help in compiling an FAQ on the game)
Rules for compiling (C) Renata

1) Write a question in bold
2) Pictures (maps), if any, upload them to www.imageshack.us and
give them as links or a small picture (thumbnail )
3) try to give an answer to the question as detailed and understandable as possible.
When did the game go on sale?

March 21st US release March
24th European release

What are the minimum and recommended game requirements?

Minimum

System: Windows XP;
Processor: 2 GHz;
Memory: 512 MB;
Video card: Direct3D-compatible, 128 MB RAM;
Audio Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible;
Hard Drive: 4.6 GB of free space;
DirectX 9.0c.

Recommended

System: Windows XP;
Processor: 3 GHz;
Memory: 1 GB;
Video card: ATI X800 level or NVIDIA GeForce 6800;
Audio Card: DirectX 8.1 compatible;
Hard Drive: 4.6 GB of free space;
DirectX 9.0c.

What is the list of supported video cards?

ATI X1900 series
ATI X1800 series
ATI X1600 series
ATI X1300 series
ATI X850 series
ATI x800 series
ATI x700 series
ATI x600 series
ATI Radeon 9800 series
ATI Radeon 9700 series
ATI Radeon 9600 series
ATI Radeon 9500 series
NVIDIA Geforce 7800 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series
NVIDIA GeForce FX series

How to improve game performance?

This issue is discussed in this thread:
Increasing performance, optimizing the game.

I heard that Nvidia has released a dedicated driver for Oblivion, where can I get it?

Download nVidia 84.25 "Oblivion" Forceware Beta here (21.45MB).

Where can I get the TES4: Construction Set?

The constructor is not included in the game !!! It must be downloaded separately:
Download from here. (6.5 Mb)

How to choose the constellation under which the character was born?

When you overtake Uriel Septim and his guards during the jailbreak, he will ask you about the constellation so you can choose.

How to choose a character class?

After the death of the emperor, his guard will ask you a question about the class, then you can choose the class you like.

Is it possible to change the class, race, constellation?

You can, before leaving the prison sewer, the game will offer you to change all the character settings (race, class, constellation)

The main control keys in TES IV: Oblivion

W, A, S, D - Forward, Back, Left, Right
E - Jump
Space - Use, Grab Item
Shift - Run / Walk
From - Witchcraft
Left Mouse Click - Hit
Right Mouse Click - Block

How do I throw items out of inventory?

SHIFT + Left Mouse Click (default)

CRC error. How to be?

Description: Installation failed with CRC error.
Possible solution: Disable DMA support of your CD / DVD drive.

To do this, do the following:
1. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon, select properties. Further steps depend on the OS you have installed.
A. Win9x users should select "DEVICES", then open "CD-ROM drives" and select DVD drive. Open the properties of this device, select Configure and uncheck "DMA". Click OK.
Q. Win2000 / XP users should select: Hardware -> Device Manager-> IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers. Open Properties -> Primary / Secondary IDE Channel (depending on which channel your DVD is on). Next go to Advanced settings. Set Transfer mode to PIO Only (do this for both channels if you are not sure which one contains the DVD).
2. Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
3. Install the game.
4. Restore the original DVD device settings and restart your computer.

In general, if this error has become your companion, then the problem is in the drive, it is worth replacing / repairing it. If not, exchange the disc.

The game requires a disc, how can I start the game?

Solution: licensed version - insert dvd into the drive and don't rack your brains; pirate - download no DVD (2.51 mb)
Replace the exe file with the one in the archive and run it.

A message like "d3dx9_27.dll not found" appears.

Description: above message and OK button. The game won't start.
Solution: Oblivion DVD has a dxredist folder. Run the DirectX installation, the version required for Oblivion. (dxsetup.exe) Or take DirectX from here.

How can I see the number of frames per second?

Turning on the console ~ (tilde, where the letter is)
command - tdt
30 frames per second is considered the optimal value. Change the resolution to 800x600 or 640x480 for a more comfortable game.

What settings would you recommend for a weak computer?

- Disable anti-alasing
- Change the texture size to medium or small
- unload all processes running on behalf of the user, leaving only system. Antivirus First!
- Disable the softness of shadows (Shadows / Shadow Filtering)
- Install the latest drivers on the video card:

Nvidia: the
version of ForceWare 84.25 drivers is "sharpened" specifically for Oblivion.

ATI:

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is MANDATORY!

Objects in the distance don't look correct, textures are blurry ... what to do?

In oblivion.ini we change the trace. parameters:
uNumDepthGrids = 1
uGridsToLoad = 10

Sound "stuttering" during battles and terrain exploration.

If you have Vodei Multimedia Processor installed, uninstall it. It is also worth deleting VobSub ...
If it does not help, rename the Oblivion / Data / Music / Battle folder until better times (patch release).

"Stuttering" of NPC voices

Change the trace in oblivion.ini. lines:

bDSoundHWAcceleration = 0
bUseSoftwareAudio3D = 1
And change it too
bUse Joystick = 0

Total glitches that defy description

Q: The game just crashes, bugs after a certain period of time.
A: 99% of the fact that the Codec Packs are to blame here ...
First, rename this file X: WINDOWS system32 mpeg2dmx.ax to mpeg2dmx.ax.old ... helps many to get rid of periodic crashes.
Better yet, remove all existing codec packs, such as k-lite.

Here's what it says about codecs:
Generally you only need 2 codecs to play 99% of video files, xvid (which includes divx) and AC3 (for dolby digital sound, often used in xvid files).
(excluding real and quicktime files, those you generally need to install thier players to play) in
total you need two codecs for this game:
- xvid codec (this one is ok to install and includes support for divx): http: //www.koepi .org / xvid.shtml
- AC3 (this one is ok to install, its for sound):

http://ac3filter.sourceforge.net/

here are direct links to download the latest versions:
http://www.koepi.org/XviD -1.1.0-30122005.exe

Well, where is the opponents' lifebar during the battle?

By default, the opponent's life arc should appear above the crosshair. If it is not available, then change it in the Oblivion.ini file (My Documents My Games Oblivion) ​​bHealthBarShowing = 0 to bHealthBarShowing = 1

Where are my saves

Located in My Documents My Games Oblivion

Some problems with the keyboard

Editing Oblivion. ini (My Documents My Games Oblivion). In the [Controls] section, change "bUse Joystick = 1" to "bUse Joystick = 0" or simply disable peripherals.

The system swaps (crashes into the system with the inscription "not enough virtual memory")

Set the swap size = Ram * 1.5 ...
If you have 1.5-2 Gb of RAM, then the use of the paging file can be disabled.

How do I make screenshots in the game?

Open oblivion.ini and change "bAllowScreenShot = 0" from 0 to 1. The screen is made using the Shift + Print Screen combination, and then inserted into Paint ...
In general, this is not the case, download Fraps and do not suffer
http: // www .playground.ru / files / 7006 /

How do I turn off music?

Change the parameter "bMusicEnabled = 1" to "bMusicEnabled = 0" in the oblivion.ini file

How do I drop a weapon or item from the inventory?

Shift + click on the weapon or "grab" with the mouse and then throw it out of the inventory.